Steering Related Problems of the 2008 Volkswagen Passat

Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 2008 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the steering column (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering (five problems).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Volkswagen Passat

Problem Category Number of Problems
Steering Column problems
6
Steering problems
5

Recently reported Steering problems of the 2008 Volkswagen Passat

The Steering Column problem

"steering column lock defective" warning displays on the obd panel regularly, yet randomly since purchasing vehicle. Bought in 2011 odometer 5,989, now in 2019 60,000 mi. Have reported this to vw dealer multiple times during service maintenance.   Read details...

The Steering problem

Steering lock warning light flashes yellow and car takes two to three attempts to start. Periodically light changes to red with audible. Car occasionally shuts down while driving but recovers before stopping completely. This has been happening for over a year and is now getting significantly worse.   Read details...


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